Counsellor profile
William Hood, BACP
Counsellor - stress and relationships
See online counselling options- Person-centred
- CBT
- Mindfulness
About William
Counsellor William Hood is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) with 14 years of experience. He works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, anger and self esteem. He also focuses on issues such as abandonment, body image, caregiver stress, chronic illness, communication problems and money worries.
William uses a person-centred way of working. Sessions are led by the person who comes to therapy and the pace is set together. He also draws on cognitive behavioural methods, solution-focused ideas and mindfulness in sessions.
His style is straightforward. Conversations look at what is happening now, and what practical steps might help. Mindfulness practices and thought work are used where helpful. He also pays attention to past patterns that keep repeating.
William works from the United Kingdom and offers both online and telephone sessions. He is registered with the BACP and follows its Ethical Framework for the Counselling Professions.
People usually come for short-term focused work or longer conversations about life changes. Sessions can cover everyday stresses, relationship difficulties, midlife concerns and issues around identity and self-worth. He encourages clear goals and regular reviews to check progress.
To start, people are asked to use the service's matching questionnaire and then book a first session. Fees vary by location and the service uses a cancellable subscription model.
Therapeutic approaches and online counselling
William commonly uses client-centred work and cognitive behavioural therapy. Client-centred therapy means the person sets the topics and pace while the counsellor follows what matters most to them. It suits people who need time to talk things through and to make their own choices about change. Cognitive behavioural therapy looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions and helps with stress, anxiety and low mood by testing and changing unhelpful thinking patterns.He also brings mindfulness into sessions, using simple grounding and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and improve focus. These practices can help when stress or strong feelings make it hard to think clearly. The choice of which approaches to use is agreed together. The counsellor will discuss goals and try different methods to find what fits the person's needs and preferences.
The profile notes that William offers online and telephone sessions. Please confirm the exact session types and technical details before booking. Online work can make sessions easier to fit into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow for shorter or longer check-ins when needed. Telephone sessions need less bandwidth and can be useful when being on camera is difficult. Registered professionals and therapists often adapt practical arrangements to help clients fit counselling into everyday life.
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Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
14+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with most?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, anger and self esteem. He also addresses issues such as abandonment, body image and caregiver stress.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses a person-centred approach so sessions are led by the client. He combines that with CBT, solution-focused work and mindfulness when useful.
How much experience does he have?
He has 14 years of experience working as a psychotherapist.
Which professional body is he a member of?
He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, listed as BACP.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The original profile states he offers online and telephone counselling sessions. Confirm the current session options before booking.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online counselling options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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Online counselling is not emergency care. In an emergency call 999, or see the help numbers.